critical power and cooling modules for Schneider Electric; and the design of a new passenger pier including baggage facility for Gatwick airport.. Kevin has also been involved in the development of a standardised chassis solution for a mixed-use residential development.
In addition, the brackets are colour coded, with each colour relating to a specific condition, e.g.end of bay, base of column etc.
Each colour is also liked to a series of standard tasks, such as a number of bolts and setting on their torque wrench.So, the operatives need only match the colour with the type of interface.Platforms also simplify installation down into a series of simple, repeatable, highly productive, activities, which make the sequence of work entirely predictable, the quality assured and the speed of assembly vastly increased.. Key insight.
Consider the lifecycle of builds beyond completion: handing over all the information required to preserve the integrity of the build.Industry challenge.
Information handover at completion has traditionally been protracted, incomplete, and ‘file based’.
Information gathered through the project lifecycle is often focussed on that needed for construction, not necessarily that needed for operation..A library of manufacturing blocks as defined elements of process (which we call CHIPs).
Real time data exchange between simulated systems across multiple devices.Data visualisations and analytics for manufacturing optimisation.
Our vision is to use F.R.A.C to develop our Platform Approach to designing homes, offices, hospitals, schools and other buildings in a new and innovative way, with a kit of parts approach delivered using robotic technology.. We have already prototyped the robotic manufacture of components from our Platform system and our aim is not only to realise construction projects through robotic technology, but also to share our learnings with the industry and to make the building blocks of F.R.A.C available under open source license during 2020.. Read more about P-DFMA.How can we balance COVID-19, climate change and our energy bills?.As businesses get ready to reopen their office buildings while keeping to social distancing measures, what might the impact be on energy efficiency in those buildings – and the climate emergency?.